DIPTEROUS

dipterous

(adjective) of or relating to or belonging to the Diptera

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dipterous (comparative more dipterous, superlative most dipterous)

Of, or pertaining to, Diptera or the dipterans.

Having two wings.

Synonyms

• (having two wings): bialate, bipterous (rare)

Source: Wiktionary


Dip"ter*ous, a.

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Having two wings, as certain insects; belonging to the order Diptera.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: Having two wings; two-winged.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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